Scott Reid, 23, from Paisley, is a finalist in the entertainment category for the Young Scot Awards 2017 after he shot to fame making his acting debut as popular character ‘Methadone Mick’ in Still Game.

The hilarious actor is among eight young people from the Glasgow area nominated for a Young Scot Award for their heroic work and incredible achievements.

Scott Reid

The awards night takes place at the Clyde Auditorium on April 27.

Known for always being a night to remember - nominees, their families and famous faces dress to impress whilst stories of bravery and kindness pull on the old heart strings.

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From working with asylum seekers to setting up comedy nights - this year's contingent make you proud to be from Glasgow and we wish all the best to those up for an award.

Last year's award

Listed below are all of the Weegies who made the cut;

Joe Gardener, 19, Clarkston

Finalist in the Arts category after setting up Glasgow’s Teenage Comedy Night in January 2016. Joe set up the night after becoming the first winner of the Gilded Balloon’s Edinburgh Fringe Class Clowns Competition.

Laura and Sarah Ayoub, 21 and 24, Bearsden

Sisters Laura and Sarah are classical music stars on the road to success having been signed by a major music label, Decca Records. The duo received their big break after music mogul and producer Mark Ronson spotted their classical version of his hit Uptown Funk online.

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Ross and Caitlin Clift, 23 and 19

Dedicating their time to raising money and awareness for Marie Curie, the charity that helped care for their late mother Ann. Ross and Caitlin organised a charity night which raised enough money to run the hospice on Christmas Day.

Liam Murray, 23

Having faced several challenges growing up, including homelessness and foster care, Liam graduated with a 2:1 BSC Honors Degree in Building Surveying from Glasgow Caledonian University and is now working towards his Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors Assessment of Professional Competence .

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Hasfa Saddiq, 17

The 17-year old plays a key role in Police Scotland’s Youth Volunteer programme to strengthen the relationship between police and young people across Scotland.

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Kyle Black, 21, Govan

Kyle is committed to improving the lives of young people using care services across Scotland and volunteers once a week at the Glasgow Night Shelter for asylum seekers and his local food bank.

Scott Reid, 23, Paisley

Shot to fame when he made his debut role as popular character ‘Methadone Mick’ in Still Game.

Angela Tortolano, 23, Cranhill

Angela experienced a difficult upbringing which led to periods of homelessness. As a result, Angela has set up several youth clubs in Glasgow including one in the Beacon in a bid to protect other homeless people across Glasgow.